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CVA on plan to build port in Gaza: risks American lives, escalating conflict

ARLINGTON, Va. – Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Friday responded to President Biden’s State of the Union announcement of an “emergency mission” to Gaza, increasing America’s direct involvement in the conflict and risking American lives. In a statement, CVA Executive Director Russ Duerstine urged caution: “Near the end of last night’s State of the… Read more »

CVA ON VA MANAGING CARE FOR UNAUTHORIZED MIGRANTS WHILE STEERING VETERANS AWAY FROM HEALTH CARE THEY EARNED

Grassroots veterans group slams VA, Biden administration for failing to prioritize veterans’ health care needs ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Russ Duerstine issued a statement following news that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is managing care for unauthorized migrants while actively discouraging veterans from using the community care program, designed to… Read more »

CVA URGES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT STANDALONE VOTE FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR ISRAEL

Grassroots veterans organization commends Speaker Johnson’s effort to push individual votes for Israel and Ukraine aid; priorities should be considered separately ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, Concerned Veterans for America’s (CVA) Executive Director Russ Duerstine issued the following statement in support of the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act:  “The United States is right to offer supplemental assistance to… Read more »

AMID GAZA CRISIS, CVA URGES POLICYMAKERS TO END COUNTERPRODUCTIVE AND DANGEROUS IRAQ AND SYRIA DEPLOYMENTS

Grassroots veterans group calls to reduce adversary leverage over U.S. by bringing troops home, reducing risks of regional war  ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America’s (CVA) Executive Director Russ Duerstine issued this statement following news U.S. troops were harmed at deployment posts in Iraq and Syria last week: “American troops stationed in Iraq and Syria have… Read more »

CVA Responds to Attacks on Israel

CVA Executive Director, Russ Duerstine, issued the following statement in response to the attacks on Israel: “The events unfolding in Israel are abhorrent. Acts of terror can never be justified and we bear witness to the victims of this moral outrage. Israel’s sovereign right to self-defense remains undeniable. America’s support for Israel at this moment… Read more »

CVA on additional Ukraine aid: ‘more good tax dollars after bad’

Veterans grassroots organization calls out Biden’s request as more of the same; prolonging a stalemate with no end goal   ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) on Friday responded to President Biden’s latest request for an additional $40 billion in supplemental spending, including $24 billion in Ukraine aid. CVA called out the billions already spent,… Read more »

CVA supports critical national security powers reform

Veterans group urges passage of bipartisan measure to restore balance of power between Congress and White House on national security policy   ARLINGTON, Va.—Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Executive Director Russ Duerstine issued the following statement regarding the reintroduction of the National Security Reform and Accountability Act (NSRAA). The bipartisan bill, reintroduced by Rep. Jim… Read more »